IndiGo Flight Evacuated in Chandigarh After Passenger's Power Bank Catches Fire
- Nearly 198 passengers and six crew members were evacuated from IndiGo flight 6E 108 on Tuesday at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh after a power bank caught fire in a passenger's bag.
- Smoke emerged from an overhead bin soon after the aircraft landed and reached Bay 1, when a passenger's power bank reportedly ignited, prompting crew to immediately deploy a fire extinguisher to control the flames.
- Five passengers sustained injuries during the evacuation, including two children, with one passenger dislocating an ankle while descending the emergency slide amid the rush.
- IndiGo stated: "The aircraft will undergo necessary checks before resuming operations. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority." All passengers were safely moved to the terminal.
- According to 2026 Directorate General of Civil Aviation rules, power banks must be carried only in hand luggage and cannot be stored in overhead compartments, as fires are harder to detect and control in such areas.
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IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh evacuated after passenger's electronic device catches fire
An emergency evacuation was carried out on IndiGo flight 6E 108 from Hyderabad to Chandigarh on Tuesday after a passenger's personal electronic equipment caught fire while the aircraft was stationary after landing. The airline acted promptly, ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.
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